Serena Williams Returns to Queen's Doubles with Mboko
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- Serena Williams announced she will compete in the Queen's Club grass‑court doubles event, partnering with 19‑year‑old Canadian Victoria Mboko.
- Serena Williams is 44 years old, returning after almost four years away from professional tennis, her last match being a US Open third‑round loss to Ajla Tomljanović in 2022.
- Serena Williams has 23 Grand Slam singles titles, one behind the record held by Novak Djokovic and Margaret Court, and has said she wants to surpass that tally.
- Victoria Mboko is a 19‑year‑old Canadian player; the partnership with Williams creates a 26‑year age gap.
- Serena Williams posted a TikTok video of herself serving in February 2026, sparking comeback rumors after not having played since September 2023.
Why it matters: Sky Sports and the Queen's Club stand to gain higher ratings and ticket revenue as Williams' high‑profile comeback draws global attention, while rival players face stiffer competition for doubles titles.
